London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) St Luke's Music Centre
Details
Accessibility:
Fully accessible - all three levels have lift access and the Jerwood Hall performance space is at ground level. Ramps allow easy entry through the main Helmet Row entrance to the west and there are automatic doors throughout the building. Wheelchair spaces are available in Jerwood Hall and more can be made available.
London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) St Luke's has personal receivers for use with its hearing assistance system with or without a hearing aid. Please telephone to request in advance. St Luke's staff will assist if a dog is accompanying. There is an accessible toilet at the lower crypt level.
Brief description:
Built as a church in 1733 to designs by John James and Nicholas Hawksmoor. Restored and reshaped after being derelict. Re-opened in 2003 to serve the London Symphony Orchestra as an education centre and performing space for musical events by the LSO and others. Available for venue hire.
Address:
161 Old Street, London EC1V 9NG
Email:
Phone:
0207 638 8891
Website:
Directions:
The nearest London Underground station is Old Street, on the Northern line (Bank branch). Take the left-hand ramp out of Subway 4 when leaving the station and walk straight ahead of, west on Old Street - the spire of LSO St Luke's will be visible. LSO St Luke's is on the right hand (north) side of the street.
There are several bus services running to LSO St Luke's - 55, 243 (both stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271.
To plan your journey and for up to date travel information then contact Transport For London (TFL). Telephone 0343 222 1234 (Textphone 0800 112 3456). For further details on accessible services visit the website: https//tfl.gov.uk/
The venue is within the London Congestion Charge zone. See map for details: https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/congestion-charge?intcmp=40404
To help improve air quality, an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) now operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year within the same area of central London as the Congestion Charge. Most vehicles, including cars and vans, need to meet the ULEZ emissions standards or their drivers must pay a daily charge to drive within the zone. ULEZ specifications can be accessed via the TFL website
Amenities:
Cafe. Accessible Toilet in the Crypt close to the Cafe.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE
This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the
M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
For more details please see:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896
Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.
Location
Nearest Venues
St Luke's Gardens, Islington, London
49 metres*
102 metres*
Ironmonger Row Baths, Islington, London
141 metres*
St Luke's Community Centre, Islington, London
221 metres*
Old Street, London. Open Daily. Free Admission.
374 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.